The study, which included 150 postmenopausal women, found that 24.6% of them had vertebral fractures detected using vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), a non-invasive imaging technique. The study also found that arm fat, as measured by triceps skinfold thickness, was significantly higher in women with vertebral fractures compared to those without.
Vertebral Fractures and Arm Fat
Interestingly, the study revealed that arm fat, as measured by triceps skinfold thickness, was significantly higher in women with vertebral fractures compared to those without. This finding suggests a potential link between increased arm fat and the presence of vertebral fractures in postmenopausal women.